Review : Lies and whispers

Are you following the controversies about Gulf War syndrome or silicone
breast implants? Then you might benefit from a solid background read on the
problems that surround scientific evidence in American courtrooms. Judging
Science by Peter Foster and Kenneth Huber looks at what one federal judge called
“the deceitful potential of scientific rhetoric”. Heavy going at times, but it
is enlightening. Published by MIT, £33.95/$53.95, ISBN 0262061929.